[Greg Reid]

What's a good way to dispose of old extinguishers?

[redbird68]

Found a thread on a porsche site on Element
Long thread but very thorough, even has input from an Element rep.

I think I will get a few.

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/pors...inguisher.html

[Jeff Hamlin]

What I don't like about the ELEMENT is you are putting yourself very close to the fire when using it.

There are also several vids showing how ineffective they are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAjlLscIizI

Think I'll stick with my tried and true Fire X

[sdbob]

I also shake existing fire extinguishers so powder remains loose. I was told that by old timers.Now that's me at 75,gulp! I use to buy halon.my experience over time the halon would 'leak' out. When I take a drive I have 3 extinguisher s in the car. I Check for fuel leaks at carb and pump, replace any rubber fuel lines or at least inspect for cracking. I use to be a volunteer fireman my 2 cts.

[Mr Anonymous]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

What's a good way to dispose of old extinguishers?

Well, they do make an excellent water g*n:

1. Empty by whatever means necessary, then flush and clean the inside.
2. Drill and tap the bottom center for 1/8npt threads
3. Insert 1/8npt Shrader valve.
4. Fill up 3/4 with water, screw the top back on.
5. Pressurize with 125psi of shop air thru Shrader valve

You end up with a hysterically powerful "water dispensing unit" that can damn near drill holes.

[redbird68]

Well after too many hours spent on amazon i have placed an order!

I learned that no one size fits all.

3A-40ABC Amerex for multiple locations in the house and barn.
2.5 LB Halotron for garage and car barn
2 Element sticks for taking with me when driving

Spent over a grand

I lost a house to a fire 10 yrs ago, not fun. 4 classic cars were hurt but not totaled, the house burned over the garage and burning joists. etc fell on them. Btw Hagerty came through like a champ.

I have had 4 under hood fires in my life and i think an Element stick would have been perfect for each. For one I extinguished with coffee and a fortunately located puddle!



I hope everyone reading this thread takes a minute to inventory and inspect their home/garage/car fire extinguishers. You never know what will happen and good, fresh extinguishers are cheap insurance. Your cars and loved ones are worth the effort and expense.

[redbird68]

It hurts to look back at these pics but maybe it will help someone else.

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by redbird68

It hurts to look back at these pics but maybe it will help someone else.

I lost my first 68 GTO to an underhood fire in 1985. I regret not holding on to it and fixing it. It would have been easier than what I did to the one I have now. A lot easier. I sold it for $200.

[redbird68]

Cause of the fire was never determined. Nobody was injured is what matters most....and cars can be rebuilt!
After time and money the three in the early pics came out better than before the fire.

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by Mr Anonymous

Well, they do make an excellent water g*n:

1. Empty by whatever means necessary, then flush and clean the inside.
2. Drill and tap the bottom center for 1/8npt threads
3. Insert 1/8npt Shrader valve.
4. Fill up 3/4 with water, screw the top back on.
5. Pressurize with 125psi of shop air thru Shrader valve

You end up with a hysterically powerful "water dispensing unit" that can damn near drill holes.

LOL... I'm not going to get quite that involved. Maybe when I was younger.